Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 8/15

by MattRichWarren on Aug 15, 2011 10:04 AM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

First Impressions - Bills @ Bears | ProFootballFocus.com
"In the three series watched here it felt more like Buffalo was the team coming off a playoff run and Chicago had the third pick in the draft. Barring a Jay Cutler third down scramble, the Bills defense gave up nothing while Ryan Fitzpatrick used a functional running game, quick passes and the occasional deep throw to give the Bears a lot to think about while chewing up most of the first quarter."

Bills still in shock over trade of Evans - The Buffalo News
"I was definitely surprised and still am," said Bills cornerback Terrence McGee in the locker room after the Bills' 10-3 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears. "We got rid of such a great player, I think a player that we needed. He did a lot here."

Bills observations - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Matt Williamson gives some pretty accurate descriptions of the Bills against the Bears.

Bills Defensive Game Highlights - BuffaloBills.com
Take a closer look at the Bills' defense that was a third-down scramble by Jay Cutler away from completely shutting down the Bears' starters.

Options endless with QB Smith - BuffaloBills.com
"He was only on the field for about 10 plays, but the multitude of options that are available to head coach Chan Gailey with Smith on the field will be forcing a lot of other NFL coaching staffs to spend extra time preparing."

Wildcat with Smith off to promising beginning - The Buffalo News
"We wanted to work on the Wildcat," Gailey said. "That was one of the things going in, we wanted to see that from those guys, from Brad and from Josh. We were able to get it on film and see what it adds to us. It really helps our short-yardage game. So that was a good thing."

Bills being goofy on new parking rules - The Buffalo News
"They call it 'Disney-style parking' - about the silliest bit of spin I’ve heard in a long while. Will they also add trams, fuzzy characters and a monorail to shuttle people across Abbott Road?"

SLAM! Sports - Merriman looks like his old 'Lights Out' self
"Merriman was back to being Mr. Lights Out. He had two sacks, helped on a third, and generally proved to be a misery for the Chicago Bears’ offensive line. In all, the Bills recorded nine sacks. The question now is: Are the Bills and Merriman that good, or is the Chicago offensive line that bad?"

What we learned: Preseason night No. 3 | ProFootballTalk
"Shawne Merriman and Brad Smith both showed they could make a big impact in Buffalo."

The trade of Evans still makes no sense | WIVB.com
"I like what Nix and Gailey have done, and I believe the Bills are on the right track to success. But I think they convinced themselves they’re better off with Evans, and that’s just plain wrong."

Evans Practices With Ravens | wgrz.com
"Wide receiver Lee Evans has passed his physical and practiced with the Baltimore Ravens for the first time." A crazy picture with 85 and purple surrounding Evans' face, too.

Fantasy Football Offensive Evaluation: Buffalo Bills - FakeTeams
"Taking a look at the Bills offense for fantasy in 2011. This article is informative and funny. No seriously!" Fake Teams is the SB Nation fantasy sports blog.

Be that guy, Stevie Johnson, be that guy | THE BEST OF NICK MENDOLA... LIVE
"So, I imagine seeing Stevie Johnson responding to a Tweet about the home opener and his potential TD celebration by saying 'Pray I score bkuz I have something NICE for KC' will strike people in a few different fashions. For me, I love that this guy is on my team (provided his desired celebration isn’t some slight against Native Americans)."

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From Mendola

This made me laugh out loud.

They also have a starting quarterback who is proud to grow a hobo beard. God bless Fitzmagic.
This team is not going to bore us. This team has color. This is a team I’d love to get behind.

by ChuckBuffInFlo on Aug 15, 2011 11:04 AM EDT reply actions

3-4 vs 4-3

That first PFT article had a good point, i saw the same thing. They were supposedly in their base D, but Kelsey had his hand in the dirt and didnt drop back into any coverage really….it looked like there were only four DB’s in though; so it wasnt a nickel. Did anyone else notice this? any thoughts? If Kelsey keeps his hand on the ground, isnt he really a DE playing a 4-3 then?

by NHBillzFan on Aug 15, 2011 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, though it’s probably possible that the linemen’s gap assignments don’t change.

"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.

by stetzwebs on Aug 15, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Evans trade

The article about the Evans trade really shines a light on what that kind of move means inside the locker room… McGee and Florence I’m sure speak for a lot of guys, especially on defense it seems, who must feel like the team isn’t so committed to winning NOW. That has to be frustrating.

by JjR in TO on Aug 15, 2011 1:09 PM EDT reply actions

Once a team is emotional about losing a guy, it can hurt their entire psychological approach. The Bills probably should have kept him if they knew how much if a locker room presence he was. Look at the boston celtics after trading perkins. They were never the same.

"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."

by chaucer on Aug 15, 2011 4:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions